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How to get fromDumfries to Kelsoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Kelso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    5h 7m
    £66–129

  2. Drive 72.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Kelsocar car 72.8 mi
    1h 31m
    £18–26

  3. Train, bus, line 67 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    5h 8m
    £34–55

  4. Train, line 67 bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    5h 11m
    £48–83

  5. Bus, line 67 bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to John Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    6h

Dumfries to Kelso by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Coledale Car Park via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via John Street, Lambs Pend, Town Centre, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h.

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